School Psychologist Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits for eligible employees

Job summary

A public school district in Maryland is seeking a School Psychologist to provide psychological services for students. Responsibilities include consultation, assessment, and counseling, collaborating with families and educational staff to enhance student well-being. Candidates must have an Education Specialist or doctoral degree in School Psychology and relevant certifications. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in School Psychology.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Maryland Educators Certificate.
• Hold or be eligible for the National Certification in School Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services including consultation and intervention.
• Administer and interpret psychological assessments.
• Collaborate with families for home/school interactions.
• Participate in IEP and Section 504 meetings and in PBIS/IIT initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of multi-tiered supports

Ability to utilize computer-based instruments

Knowledge of due process in special education

Education

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or doctoral degree in School Psychology

Maryland Educators Certificate with endorsement as School Psychologist

National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP)

NCSP

Job description

**DESCRIPTION**Under the supervision of the Coordinator of School Psychology, the School Psychologist will provide a continuum of psychological services, including consultation, prevention, assessment and intervention, to a diverse population of students. School psychologists work with teachers, staff, administrators and families to positively impact students’ academic, social-emotional and behavioral well-being.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.****Education:** Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or a doctoral (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) degree in School Psychology Hold, or be eligible for, a valid Maryland Educators Certificate with an endorsement as a School Psychologist. Hold, or be eligible for, the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP). **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Knowledge of multi-tiered supports and services to address student’s social-emotional, mentalAbility to utilize computer-based and online instruments for data collection and Knowledge of due process and procedural safeguards in special education. Experience in development and delivery of professional learning and facilitation of team meetings. **ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES**The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Instructional Intervention Team (IIT), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Section 504 to address student, class and Collaborates with families to support home/school interactions that could include leading parent education sessions, providing education for participating in: Individualized Education Program or Section 504 meetings, and developing Administers and interprets psychological assessments, including, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral instruments, for the purpose of diagnosis and eligibility decision-makingidentified needs and their Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans.Provides on-going individual and/or group counseling and psychological services for a student with parent consent and when recommended by the school psychologist and school team.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. **Compensation** This is a 10-month or 11-month per year position in the Howard County Educators 10Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit. The for this position is on the Other Certificated Staff salary scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement which considers education and relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime. **Benefits** for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the **Pre-Employment Requirements**All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.